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5 Ways to Help Your Autistic Child Get Ready for the School Year

September 4, 2016 Learning News Comments 0 Comment

In the United States, it has been estimated that one in 50 children who are school age have autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are three disorders that fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). They are autism, Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. There are many things that can be done to help children and adults who have been diagnosed with one of these disorders. Some people turn to applied behavior…

How Are You Helping Special Needs Students?

March 19, 2015 Learning News Comments 0 Comment

Teaching is a rewarding and challenging career, and many people who become teachers find that working with special needs children is especially so. There are special challenges for children with autism in schools, and teachers may need assistance helping those children succeed. Fortunately, there are many resources and games for children with autism spectrum disorders that teachers can use to connect with their students. One of the biggest challenges for children with autism in schools is learning to sit nicely…

Vermont Performing Arts Center Puts On an Autism-Friendly Schoolhouse Rock

February 13, 2015 Learning News Comments 0 Comment

Teaching special needs children with autism spectrum disorders has always been somewhat of a challenge. Children with autism have an array of special needs ranging from social and communcational challenges to an inability to tolerate certain sounds or bright lights. To offer even more learning resources for children with autism, the Flynn Center in Burlington, VT is taking a unique approach. On Sunday, Feb. 15, the performing arts center will turn down the lights and lower the volume for its…

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